AT least 14 locals will battle it out for a place as an elected member for the Renmark Paringa Council, while two people contest the position of mayor.
General
Race for Renmark Paringa heats up
Ralf’s rates freeze call
A FREEZE on council rates will be among the first measures implemented by local business operator Ralf Nobile, should he be elected Berri Barmera mayor.
Continental’s future on the line
THE future of a popular Riverland high school event will be decided at a meeting tomorrow night.
Sport
Recreation centre board resigns
THE future management of a local town’s sporting facility is unknown after the resignation of the centre’s board.
Loxton men land sixth straight title
LOXTON continued its dominance of Riverland A grade men’s hockey with its sixth premiership in a row after a one-goal win over Berri in Saturday night’s grand final at Glassey Park.
Renmark ends premiership drought
RENMARK’S A grade women broke an 11-year drought with a hard-fought one-goal win in Saturday night’s grand final over Berri at Glassey Park.
Community Stories
Bumper crowd enjoys Mallee cup day party
ANOTHER bumper crowd, healthy betting turnover, strong community support and several thrilling finishes combined to make Sunday’s 2018 Mindarie-Halidon Cup meeting “an outstanding success”.
Local winery toasts award success
A LOCAL wine has been awarded five trophies in the past 10 months, including two at a Riverland awards night recently.
Council corella program in action
DOG owners in the Berri Barmera district are being encouraged to securely contain their pets during council’s corella control program.
